National Federation of the Disabled - Nepal (NFD-N)
The National Federation of the Disabled – Nepal has emerged as a key strategic player within Nepal’s disability field. NFDN represents171 organisations working in disability including self-help organisations working to advance the rights, dignity and lives of PWDs. It has expanded its network through five regional offices and has been planning to strengthen district coordination committees countrywide. From its commencement, NFDN has been taking responsibilities of co-ordinating,
and building the capacities of its member organisations. NFD-N’s works is to ensure the principles and strategies underlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other internationally recognised legal instruments that protect and promote the rights and dignity of PWDs. NFDN has represented PWDs in national and international arena. It has its representation in Special Education Council under the Ministry of Education and Sports and Disabled service National Co-ordination
Committee. NFDN represents PWDs in international forum as member of National Assembly of Disabled People International (DPI). It is also the associated member of the Asia Pacific Development Centre on Disability (APCD). Since its commencement, NFDN has become instrumental in co-ordinating, advocating and elevating the status of PWDs in Nepal. NFDN with its strong policy advocacy has been able to bring out some important legal provisions and programmes at the national level.